You probably dont give a damn but does anybody know of a method to get back into an instagram account..? I stupidly lost my login password. I would love any assistance you can offer me.
@Jaiden Emanuel thanks for your reply. I got to the site through google and im trying it out atm. Seems to take a while so I will reply here later with my results.
here's and idea, if you already know this stuff, or you think it's too long, too wordy, find another video. as guitar players we have to realize that not everyone's skill level is up to ours. so take what you can use and move on. there's no sense bitching about his lessons, let the man teach, and if you think you can teach it better, make your own video. keep doing what you do man, you're helping a lot of pickers.
YourGuitarSage thit is funny, I just commented in your instagram, where you ask for the hardest part of learning, that for me it is theory, then I came here just to see that you have uploaded this video about no theory
I leaned this "method" of soloing and playing by watching VHS tapes of Stevie and Clapton and after a while I started noticing patterns in where they would solo based on what the key was. I spent many MANY hours watching and playing to figure this out back when VHS was still a valid format. It changed everything for me and would've LOVED to have had your video as a resource back then. My advice to up and coming players or to anyone just craving more out of their playing is to learn this and understand it because it'll be a game changer for you
Eric, I played Bass for forty-plus years and let my guitar playing slide almost away, but recently have taken it back up again. (now, I'm letting the Bass slide a bit) You definitely opened my eyes and immediately showed me that it will help me learn all the notes on the neck, which is one of my goals, along with learning the pentatonic scales. I am looking forward to learning more from you. Thanks, Brother! Retired and well in Atlantic Beach, FL
This is really encouraging for someone like me, I picked up the guitar without any training, just to cope with the pressure of medical school and now I can play full fledged covers thanks to your videos and many like them. Sending tons of love from India....❤️ Thank you so much .. Rashi
no joke man, I'm a self taught guitarist of 16 years, and I'm pretty good at writing songs but could never play improvisational riffs. I've looked for years for a video or somebody who can explain how to play up and down the neck without a bunch of confusing, music theory nonesense, and today I randomly found your video, this is such a huge help man THANK YOU!!
Hi Erich, I an 75 have played guitar for 60 years, 45 as a pro lead guitarist, I have used this method from very early on and found it the best possible way, I expanded the system by playing around chords in the music and extensions of those. Here is a laugh for you...Some goon once said to a friend that I was searching up and down the neck for the right note, (Yes they are out there) This method as you know gives good light and shade to our playing. Its very nice of you to freely share with others this important method. Well Done
Wow, this is amazing. I can't believe how many people responded to this video. Guitar has got to be one of the most difficult instruments to learn. Look at all the flack you got from people. Whew! I thought it was a good lesson some guitarists don't know. And all this stuff about theory vs. organic playing. Remember in the beginning there was no theory. It was all discovered on the fly, compiled and passed along. If it doesn't make you happy, don't do it. Peace!
I've struggled for a long time trying to understand the way the fret works and I have been looking all over the place for someone to explain it to me in a way that I can use practically. This is The One video that actually unlocked the fret for me - thanks!
I started playing guitar at 10 and didn't start learning theory until I was 16 when I wanted to really dive into the theory and more understanding of music. being a music major in college really helped me in the theory in music. you don't need to know theory to play music, but it helps
wolf you don't need theory to play music, but you need theory if you want to compose your own solos or songs. shortcuts are quick fixes that deter you from getting better or actually learning something. People need to understand guitar is like learning a language, or multiple languages really. learning a few words doesnt make you fluent. Shortcuts work fine till you visit the country of the language and nobody speaks your native language, then those shortcuts bite you on the bootee
@ Sage: I'm not Wolff nor an expert myself, but you'd want to learn a couple box techniques. What you probably consider 'shredding' is a mix of tremolo and sweep picking, with some tapping mixed in. Like all things guitar, you can learn what it is and how to do it in mere minutes, but take a lifetime to actually master it. Good luck!
I am a brand new hopeful guitar player...played accordion some 60 years ago but now have found your videos... I want to teach myself and your videos are explaining some basics that I need to get started... thanks!
really helped me out this has!!!!, went to play guitar didn't realise the time 2hours went by, with a jam track on repeat this has opened up windows and made me a more fluent player 😀😀😀😀
YGS, I have been only recently stated the “first 30” lessons and YOU, my friend are not only a master, but as I’m 41, you have inspired me to keep trying. I have attempted to take up the guitar several time and get into a rut, and believe I’m not getting anywhere, so give up. Doing the first 30 I feel I’m making progress consistently. If I were to win, would really love to be taking the rest of your lessons. As it would change my life more than it already has. As for the guitar, well I live in Australia, and have purchased an acoustic guitar already, so I would ask that you donate it to a deserving less fortunate person, in the hopes that taking up the guitar would change their life as well. Keep up the great vids an mentoring!
This is an eye opener for me. I'm still only weeks into playing the guitar and the fretboard just feels like me looking up from the base of a mountain. Thank you.
Being a piano player, I never realized how much more "versatile" the guitar is to play than the piano! Thanks for this video as it was extremely helpful for me.
I figured this out on my own before watching this video my self😂 but I’m glad that you’re sharing this with other people! I can’t read music I have to play by ear. Music has always came so easy to me and I play 7 instruments but guitar has been the easiest thing for me to learn. Especially knowing about blues boxes.
It ALL came together when you did the "see the low e string, if i hit fret one thats an F, then next F#, then G, then G#" I was like oh my lord that was so simple how did i never get that! I picked that idea up instantly on piano but guitar i couldnt grasp it until now. Thank you sir!
I know a guy who knows absolutely no musical theory at all or any chord beyond a major or a minor who could play like this when he was 18 years old. He is now 63 years old and he still can't play anything else.
I like how you used the word "blanks". I have now applied this principle rather than counting to the fret I want to land on and it is much more effective. Thanks for taking the time.
I really like your approach , especially how you point the notes with your finger in the down position with your fingernail facing the camera. That helps me because visually easier to follow. For me is not repetitious, thanks I am going to work with this.
Hi Erich, I learnt from a teacher and learnt all the theory but struggled to learn the different forms and how to actually use them for songs. Got stuck on Am pentatonic. I met a guy that can play by ear, knows no theory and he's teaching me but it's difficult for him to relay the info to me cause he just knows where to play but, watching your video again has helped me see how I can start knowing where to play all over the neck. Thank you 👍🏻
Ok..Thats good stuff 5 frets up except the B string is 4 frets up to the next likened note..Thanks I can learn this and move up and down the fretboard easier...
Always good to view from another musicians experience no matter what level of talent your at. Just playing or practicing your own style then adding new patterns will put you ahead of the game.
Thanks for what you’re doing here. I have played for years from sheet music. I have never been comfortable about navigating the neck. Played for years without knowing this. It’s like driving around a familiar city, always using a GPS, and never looking for familiar places and landmarks to get your bearings. This helped a lot. Thanks again, and ignore the trolls.
been playing by ear for 36 years and I learned a lot about how to tell what note you are playing. also liked the bit about four notes between and drop a string and you have the same note. I will try to apply these truths to my playing thanks.
Why do people act like music theory is like a certificate you get after you take a piano lesson? This video isn't about "skipping over music theory" at all, is about getting yourself more familiar with the fretboard by it doesn't help you conjure up new melodies/changes/etc. music theory is why x sounds good in terms of a compositional perspective, not "guitar proficiency". This video is informative in a way but the title is misleading as hell
Kaz Matsui you forgot the how. music theory explains why it sounds good and how the piece was composed. in a way it is misleading, but all he did was break down motiffs and repetition. Those two take a big part in improv theory. but i agree with you. everyone needs to stop taking short cuts and learn theory.
Imelda Berumen Not learning theory is not a short cut. Theory is really an option, not necessary. It's a good tool. The way he explains it is one way, but there are other approaches. If someone wants to learn theory they should. If they don't, they don't have to. They can know how it was composed in a different way than theory.
THE BEST TO FAMILIARIZE THE NECK.....DRAW A WHOLE NECK ON PAPER AND WRITE IN THE NOTES WITH TWO COLORS NATS AND SHARPS/FLATS.....LOOK AND STUDY THE PATTERN THEN BURN THE PAPER...AND DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN..........AND REPEAT.......AFTER 15-25TIMES A STUDENT DOES THIS ...I INTRODUCE TRIADS AND HAVE THE STUDENT FIND EM ALL........IS THE DIRECT WAY TO LEARN THE NECK FAST .IF YOU DONT KNOW THE NECK YOU PROBABLY HAVE NO USE FOR THEORY EITHER ....WHAT DO YOU THINK??
Been self taught on all instruments and this truly helped me out in developing my style for guitar. This is kinda funny but I'm 39 and I'm just now learning notes on the guitar, been playing since I was 14 but never went to a lesson. That in itself has been a large part of how I play now but a new door has opened and suddenly I find myself wanting to know scales, octaves, keys and notes, told you it was funny. It all started when I bought a synthesizer and a keyboard. So yeah man thanks a lot for the very clear lesson, much appreciated. May God bless all your endeavors. -KC Buckler Psalm 30:1-3
Thought I was reading something I would write. I too am self taught, 39, and started playing at 14. I know nothing about scales and how to solo. Would love to get a whole lot better.
same here. 42 been playing since I was 13. never had a lesson. always played rhythm. there was always someone playing with me who was better at guitar. You just kinda get stuck there. gonna challenge myself and try to get better.
Sean Conroy couldn't agree more. Started playing and had a 3-piece band until we found a singer. Started playing rhythm and then went to bass because we couldn't find a bass player and was always trying to follow the guitar player, who was and still is exceptionally good. I'm still asking him questions once in while. Love to play acoustic when a few people are around, but don't have that confidence in my ability to play well.
Troy Coty. very similar to my situation. me and 2 other guys would get together and play. both good players. a bass player joined so I started playing drums to fill out a complete band. I'll pick up my guitar during breaks and play some songs but talk about pressure. it's just me. where's my drummer!
Been playing for about 20 years by ear. But never learned much theory or scales and now that I'm older, I realize how much stuff I do NOT know about guitar playing. Even played in a few bands live and recorded. But now I'd like to learn so that I can experiment on my own. I liked the video. It made perfect sense.
Tom Kraemer Theory was created based on skill and overall playing. So, to an degree it appears that we playing theory since theory I based off of playing not playing based off of theory.
I'm 64 and have been playing for 50 years. I play by ear started with the Mel Bay books, Love your lessons, still play some things wrong.It helps to see another view. Thanks
Thanks Ian. No, never mind the age my friend. It's challenging at every age. You probably have more patience today than when you were in your teens. Take your time and go step by step. Your passion will make it all a LOT more fun. Also, check out: www.yourguitarsage.com/30
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dude, I disagree, if you assume that this is all somebody knows, sure, but I've never learned technical theory, I just seem to have an ear for music and note patterns that sound good, and my friends who know theory constantly tell me "do you even know what you are doing right now? you are using advanced theory and don't even know it" I'm sure I'd benefit from learning more theory (mostly save me time writing songs! lol) but feeling out every notes over the years has helped me write unique music that sounds unlike a lot of other guitarist I hear out there. (though the irony here is I will never know JUST HOW unique they really are, not knowing music theory)
Just started actually playing again after 25 years and I must say it is harder than I remember. I joined your site to learn what I didn't know and to improve what I don't. Thanks for offering your knowledge and sharing.
I know... I had to turn it off because of that. If you tend to wander and tangent... then write yourself a script before you turn on the camera. Could have put out the same info in one fourth of the time.
I just picked up my guitar again for the 1st time in several years and it isn’t like riding a bike. But I’ll tell ya these videos are helping me pick back up again very quickly
I have been playing guitar for 30 years now and I don't get one thing you are saying. I just play what I hear and feel and what sounds good to me... I have alot of passion. Only took guitar lessons for 1 year when I was 10 that's it. I basically was taught by listening to alot of music all through my life and playing along with records. Never learned any of this stuff and I am happy.
By far my favorite fretboard familiarization video so far. I've been playing guitar for years and recently started to attempt lead through UA-cam. Thank you.
A great lesson. Knowing music theory is great but it can be very confusing. Using this lesson and others like it can help you to, all of a sudden, understand what the theory is trying to 'teach' you. This lesson is almost teaching the theory without you realising it. Then when you do try to learn the theory it can all fall into place much easier. Techniques like this really helped me.
Good info . A somewhat disorganized presentation however , because I think this person really is pouring his heart out in order to try to make people understand the concept . Nothing wrong with that . And it's free . Thank you for the lesson . NJ , USA
Hi, there ! First time viewer with a first time guitar and first the first sensations of trepidation and "fear" are setting in at the not so first time age of 62. Picked up myself a '73 Les Paul Deluxe in memory of Les, who I had a "connection" with regarding his 87th birthday. Anyway, here I am. Got a guitar, got a Boss JS-10 eband, got a Fender Princeton Chorus amp, new strings, and a desire to play. What I need to make sure of is to take little , little steps so as to set the stage for experiencing little , little successes. My second concern, after the fear of not being able to succeed in this journey, is losing interest. Now's the time to go there. And maaaaaan, will I need help ! Les will inspire me, and we can laugh together . I hope to gather a great amount of information and assistance from this site. It feels comfortable here, and comfort is cool ....... Peace from the Mohawk Valley in NYS
Was kind of expecting something smart. Not just the obvious, each string is tuned 5 frets lower than the last, except G at 4 frets. Just go 4-5 frets lower, anyone who knows guitar tuning knows that.
Excellent lesson. I would also encourage people to take this to the next level and learn your chords all around the neck in the same manner. Chords can be replicated all around the neck just like licks.
Pick up your guitar and do this with me. Play the 5th fret of the low E string. That note is A. Now play the 7th fret of the D string. That is also A but in a higher octave. To make this simple, playing the same note in different octaves means playing it with a higher pitch (7th fret on D string) or lower pitch (5th fret on A string). Now play the A string open, no fretting just let it ring. Note that that is the same octave as the 5th fret on the E string. In non-string instruments you typically cant play the same note in the same octave in multiple positions. On the guitar you can. Thats all, dont think about it too hard because it isnt more complicated than that.
Well it an interesting concept - go back to your primal organic roots and just find out how to play by ear. Experimenting by going up and down the string and make a slight mental note of whether the distance you traveled was one fret or two frets distance.. The nitty gritty of sitting own and memorizing the notes is in fact boring and irritating and takes a lot of time and effort to do so not many people are interested in it - hence the huge massive amount of people who only play by ear. You remember the old joke "How do you get a rock guitarist to turn his amp down?" - "Put some sheet music in front of him!" At some point you do realize that you need to know more about what you are doing - whether that means scale patterns, note names or shape locations. Even the most crude musicians find some way to write down or memorize things they come up with - from just writing four slashes to indicate 4 beats or even people like Allan Holdsworth drawing a Circle with a Plus sign in the center of it to indicate a MinorMaj7 chord - undecipherable to everyone except HIM (until he explained it). When I was a small kid in the 60's I wrote 10 slash marks on the wall above my radio in my room to memorize the riff to "Sunshine of your love." really crude and stupid - but what else was I supposed to do being 8 years old? So really whatever works - up until you graduate from being a white belt and start thinking you have a thirst for MORE info!
YourGuitarSage How do you PebberBrown to comment on your guitar lesson? He is a great teacher. You must be a great one as well. Thank you for the lesson. I did not notice this little crude trick you discussed. It will come in handy. It seems like every little thing I learn about the fretboard clears up the blurry area after the D-String. Thank you guys for making things like this available for free because you really don't have too.
Truth. My father was a pretty famous guitar maker and was not only self taught but he could play anything, make any stringed instrument better then most and couldnt read music. He played in an couple albums with KISS, Built guitars for Peter, Paul and Mary, Prince had one and dedicated 2 pages in his autobiography about my dad, and many others. Anyway, he was proof you don't have to read music, though I'm sure it does make things easier at times.
18 minute video to make the statement: "move 5 frets up to get the same note on every string other than the B, move 4 frets up to get the same note on the G string if going up from the B." Nice. Thanks for stealing 18 minutes of my day, I'd be mad if you didnt have a face that was so attractive, no homo, though.
I recently started practicing again after a 2 year+ hiatus, and I'm starting to pick up on techniques that I used to not even have to think about. What you talked about in this video made me remember how I used to improv with different riffs and such. Thank you for making this video, as it has made my life 100% easier!
If you followed the system of tuning each string up a fourth from the string below, the B string would become a C string and the top E string would become an F string. There's nothing wrong with that tuning, it's just unconventional. Some chords and scales would become harder to play, and some would become easier. The standard tuning has evolved probably thru the Blues. Another popular tuning is DADGAD, which is used a lot in Folk music (and Folk-Blues).
Maybe it has something to do with getting the 1st and the 6th strings to have the same notes in the same positions on the fretboard? Because the B note on the 6th string 7th-fret is now 5 half-steps away from the B note on the 5th string 2nd-fret.
So I am a beginner guitarist. I unfortunately have BS’ed friends and teachers with my knowledge by my playing ability. So finding education has been forever impossible to locate for me. Even here on UA-cam. So FYI.... as a subscriber of 3 other sites...... I am thankful for finding this site and this teacher. I completely plan to reach out for more and more and more. I am totally excited about becoming a student of this guy!!!
These are the videos i needed. I gave up for more then 10 years b4 i found Erich. Making me feel like i am in his studio when i watch his lessons is comfortable. Never does he teach like we do not know what we are doing. I appreciate that he is straight with us and takes no bs. Thank you for reviving and soothing this beast
Yeah, that's why I love using the cursor to jump ahead to the meaty parts. If I see I've jumped too far, I just jump back a little. After I'm done, I feel real jumpy.
This was so helpful. Just last night I was going to google “why do guitars have the same not several times” then I wake up and this video makes me visualize it all. Im a piano player so i didnt get it. Thank you. Glad I subbed and this popped up.
@@f.g.6019 why are you so defensive about a comment thats not even directed at you? im giving the guy some criticism on how to improve his content. how many people do you think watched this and thought the same thing and never watched another one of his videos? if anything im helping him and most people seem to agree with me.
I really appreciate how you give so much info for free. And I really appreciate the positive energy you bring to your videos, breaking down concepts in a very usable and retainable fashion, cutting out the "noise" in the learning process and pointing to the essentials. You keep it light-hearted and fun. I wish I could afford the full course. Thank you for this channel. I look forward to seeing the results of the contest.
So damn wordy and all over the place. I've been playing guitar my whole life and already understood this one concept that you managed to explain for 17 MINUTES, but somehow this lesson made me manage to forget it all and now I don't remember how to play guitar. THANKS lol sike it wasn't that bad. Could be a lot more to the point though, and I hate it when UA-camrs really EMPHASIZE their desire for us to subscribe. It comes off as desperate; and if your content is really grabbing someone you shouldn't have to remind them to subscribe because their own interest would have compelled them to. 9:43 - 9:55 this man sounds sad Sorry if I'm an asshole
Yeah really Casey. Definitely should be more to the point. It's good if this guy can teach some beginners something they might be excited about... but I can guarantee that Eddie Van Halen is NOT going to be ringing his phone... Not even close to the same League!
In short its a great way to understand start position, jumping from string to string. Now its just knowing the shapes stay the same on 4 the low tone strings and change on the small high tone strings. Thank you
Great helpful video for those learning their way around the fretboard. I am trying to teach my nephew how to create chord progressions using the circle of fifths and this will help him find the root at different places up and down the fretboard. Forget the haters below. I know that you will build on this foundation using popular scales and patterns.
Music is like food for our ears.we have to treat it with respect.Without music,our lives would have been dull,rhythm less and useless.People need to understand that a sweet tone with rhythm can bring happiness in our lives.and the guitar is one of the most beautiful instruments ever made by man.You can play any note or chord you want.it brings out the musician in you.....
The video itself contains a quite helpful tip for beginners (always keep the tuning of the guitar in mind), but the title is awful, misleading and clickbaity
one of the best lessons, teacher, attitude just affirmed a bunch of stuff I am just discovering. very generous with the amount you worked damned hard to be able to share it the way you do,
This is something I now know and have been messing sound with for awhile, it was very nice to see it explained and laid out as to the reasons why for instance you need to shift up when playing the B and High E strings, as well as tuning by ear. Wonderful video sir! New subscriber.
You claim that people will be able to play all over the neck and do not need to know any music theory. You then start talking about the guitar being tuned to 4ths with the exception of the B string and you even mention a Major 3rd. I am afraid your students have no chance of understanding you already if they do not know music theory. I also have no idea how they are supposed to target chord tones at the end of their phrases if they know nothing about music theory. They will be fumbling around the scale shapes targeting 4ths half of the time because they have no idea what chord tones even are. I spend a great deal of time trying to get my students to warm up to the idea of music theory so they can actually grow as a guitarist and learn to target notes properly. When you post a video like this, you are doing the opposite of what so many of us are trying to accomplish. You are basically telling people not to bother with theory and that is exactly what they want to hear because the new generation has become ridiculously lazy. Way to go. You are assisting them in becoming even more lazy. NOBODY should learn a musical instrument without learning music theory. It is like being a carpenter and never learning how to read the tape measure. The internet has completely destroyed guitar and we have a whole generation of kids out there now who do nothing but print off tablature and blast out the notes as fast as they can, thinking that is guitar playing. This video further enforces that idea and I think you are doing way more damage than good. To anyone reading this comment, PLEASE learn music theory. There is absolutely no substitute for understanding what you are playing. At the very least, learn what intervals and chord tones are. You will always suck if you do not unless you are one of those very fortunate people who is born with a really good ear. The title of this video made me cringe.
The internet destroying guitar statement is so astonishingly false, it's actually laughable. It has put a lot of teachers out of business I am certain but learning material has NEVER been more accessible than it is now. You can literally learn as much or as little as you want but all the material is there. Learning guitar is like learning anything else, you can immerse yourself with it or just learn enough to play a few chords around a campfire. To use your carpenter analogy, is learning to read a tape measure necessary to hammer a nail? Not everybody wants to play an instrument for a living, maybe they just want to have fun with it..
I know that can be frustrating..... At this point start in the guitar theory. By you playing for 4 years already theory will make more sense because you already know the fretboard. I have been playing for 2 years and learning theory has made it more understandable, plus I have learned songs faster by learning to read music. This is one a two-year guitar player advice. Good Luck
Thank you for doing this you are so good at instructing I have played for 39 yrs and did not know scale at all I play just rhythm and sing your very much appreciated!
I played guitar most of my life, and it was a very good lesson; for me i had fun, like i was 16, without stressing about other things. Just to play was enough for me. Will watch more vids.
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You probably dont give a damn but does anybody know of a method to get back into an instagram account..?
I stupidly lost my login password. I would love any assistance you can offer me.
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@Jaiden Emanuel thanks for your reply. I got to the site through google and im trying it out atm.
Seems to take a while so I will reply here later with my results.
@Jaiden Emanuel It did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. Im so happy!
Thank you so much you saved my account!
3:28 just reminded me of his death yesterday, we lost a legend. RIP Eddie
here's and idea, if you already know this stuff, or you think it's too long, too wordy, find another video. as guitar players we have to realize that not everyone's skill level is up to ours. so take what you can use and move on. there's no sense bitching about his lessons, let the man teach, and if you think you can teach it better, make your own video. keep doing what you do man, you're helping a lot of pickers.
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Very well said....Thanks
You are absolutely right!
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YourGuitarSage Great video! You should make a future tutorial on jazz style soloing!
YourGuitarSage thit is funny, I just commented in your instagram, where you ask for the hardest part of learning, that for me it is theory, then I came here just to see that you have uploaded this video about no theory
YourGuitarSage amazing intro blues, btw
Your Stratocaster is a squire, look at the Fender symbol its actually a sticker and the numbers at the top too.
its a fake strat
paul rudd here is a teaching beast. accurate, concise and articulate. nothing lacking
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"Be kind to all beings, don't trust The Man, practice your guitar!"
I love this guy! Great video Erich, thank you for the tips
You're welcome! Thanks for watching
I leaned this "method" of soloing and playing by watching VHS tapes of Stevie and Clapton and after a while I started noticing patterns in where they would solo based on what the key was. I spent many MANY hours watching and playing to figure this out back when VHS was still a valid format. It changed everything for me and would've LOVED to have had your video as a resource back then. My advice to up and coming players or to anyone just craving more out of their playing is to learn this and understand it because it'll be a game changer for you
Bruceolee wow you came from the bottom man, thanks your comment inspire me
I’m just starting out and I agree with the latter comment, thank you for the tip!
Eric, I played Bass for forty-plus years and let my guitar playing slide almost away, but recently have taken it back up again. (now, I'm letting the Bass slide a bit) You definitely opened my eyes and immediately showed me that it will help me learn all the notes on the neck, which is one of my goals, along with learning the pentatonic scales. I am looking forward to learning more from you. Thanks, Brother! Retired and well in Atlantic Beach, FL
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This is really encouraging for someone like me, I picked up the guitar without any training, just to cope with the pressure of medical school and now I can play full fledged covers thanks to your videos and many like them. Sending tons of love from India....❤️ Thank you so much ..
Rashi
no joke man, I'm a self taught guitarist of 16 years, and I'm pretty good at writing songs but could never play improvisational riffs. I've looked for years for a video or somebody who can explain how to play up and down the neck without a bunch of confusing, music theory nonesense, and today I randomly found your video, this is such a huge help man THANK YOU!!
Dude if you played for 16 years you really should delve into theory a bit
@@omithehomi8568 would be 19 years now hopefully he has found his theory
Hi Erich, I an 75 have played guitar for 60 years, 45 as a pro lead guitarist, I have used this method from very early on and found it the best possible way, I expanded the system by playing around chords in the music and extensions of those. Here is a laugh for you...Some goon once said to a friend that I was searching up and down the neck for the right note, (Yes they are out there) This method as you know gives good light and shade to our playing. Its very nice of you to freely share with others this important method. Well Done
Wow, this is amazing. I can't believe how many people responded to this video. Guitar has got to be one of the most difficult instruments to learn. Look at all the flack you got from people. Whew! I thought it was a good lesson some guitarists don't know. And all this stuff about theory vs. organic playing. Remember in the beginning there was no theory. It was all discovered on the fly, compiled and passed along. If it doesn't make you happy, don't do it. Peace!
Easy to learn hard to master
I've struggled for a long time trying to understand the way the fret works and I have been looking all over the place for someone to explain it to me in a way that I can use practically. This is The One video that actually unlocked the fret for me - thanks!
I started playing guitar at 10 and didn't start learning theory until I was 16 when I wanted to really dive into the theory and more understanding of music. being a music major in college really helped me in the theory in music. you don't need to know theory to play music, but it helps
Wolff what would you recommend to begin with to a complete noob who can only play open chords but is mostly interested in learning to shred
wolf you don't need theory to play music, but you need theory if you want to compose your own solos or songs. shortcuts are quick fixes that deter you from getting better or actually learning something. People need to understand guitar is like learning a language, or multiple languages really. learning a few words doesnt make you fluent. Shortcuts work fine till you visit the country of the language and nobody speaks your native language, then those shortcuts bite you on the bootee
@ Sage:
I'm not Wolff nor an expert myself, but you'd want to learn a couple box techniques. What you probably consider 'shredding' is a mix of tremolo and sweep picking, with some tapping mixed in. Like all things guitar, you can learn what it is and how to do it in mere minutes, but take a lifetime to actually master it. Good luck!
Agreed.
-life-long Trumpet player that's picking the guitar up
MMAwizard 96 2 year trumpet player, just got an acoustic guitar yesterday 😂
I am a brand new hopeful guitar player...played accordion some 60 years ago but now have found your videos... I want to teach myself and your videos are explaining some basics that I need to get started... thanks!
really helped me out this has!!!!, went to play guitar didn't realise the time 2hours went by, with a jam track on repeat this has opened up windows and made me a more fluent player 😀😀😀😀
YGS, I have been only recently stated the “first 30” lessons and YOU, my friend are not only a master, but as I’m 41, you have inspired me to keep trying. I have attempted to take up the guitar several time and get into a rut, and believe I’m not getting anywhere, so give up. Doing the first 30 I feel I’m making progress consistently. If I were to win, would really love to be taking the rest of your lessons. As it would change my life more than it already has. As for the guitar, well I live in Australia, and have purchased an acoustic guitar already, so I would ask that you donate it to a deserving less fortunate person, in the hopes that taking up the guitar would change their life as well. Keep up the great vids an mentoring!
This is an eye opener for me. I'm still only weeks into playing the guitar and the fretboard just feels like me looking up from the base of a mountain. Thank you.
I have to say, I’ve been having lessons here and there for years but your vids make so much more sense, you are a gifted teacher. Thanks from the UK
🙏 www.yourguitarsage.com/30
I'm taking lessons and I'm at the beginners stage. Your videos are really helping me straighten things out in my head. Thank you sir!
Thank you my friend!
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Yeah me to, I love metal but need to start with this kinda playing helps speed your fingers up for sure. Good work!
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Being a piano player, I never realized how much more "versatile" the guitar is to play than the piano! Thanks for this video as it was extremely helpful for me.
And you can carry it around!
I figured this out on my own before watching this video my self😂 but I’m glad that you’re sharing this with other people! I can’t read music I have to play by ear. Music has always came so easy to me and I play 7 instruments but guitar has been the easiest thing for me to learn. Especially knowing about blues boxes.
Awesome!
It ALL came together when you did the "see the low e string, if i hit fret one thats an F, then next F#, then G, then G#" I was like oh my lord that was so simple how did i never get that! I picked that idea up instantly on piano but guitar i couldnt grasp it until now. Thank you sir!
ahowls ... 😳😳😳😳😳
I've never learned this stuff. Man, this put the neck in a different light for me!
been playing for 20 years and never thought about it this way. thank you!
I know a guy who knows absolutely no musical theory at all or any chord beyond a major or a minor who could play like this when he was 18 years old.
He is now 63 years old and he still can't play anything else.
oh..so you've met edward van heineken too?
Casparus Kruger We fronted Ed and da boy's at gazzari's in 1974.. their drummer made me want to quit.. ĺAlexļ Alohz
brad Wellstone--Well I hope you DIDN'T quit!
+Wes Northcutt lmfao
AK Lil Wayne
I like how you used the word "blanks". I have now applied this principle rather than counting to the fret I want to land on and it is much more effective.
Thanks for taking the time.
You are most welcome!
I really like your approach , especially how you point the notes with your finger in the down position with your fingernail facing the camera. That helps me because visually easier to follow. For me is not repetitious, thanks I am going to work with this.
Rob
as someone who can play scales to chord changes but cant really form a nice solo out of them this helped me alot
Thank you Dylan
If you can tune you can navigate WOW!! I have never looked at the fretboard like this Thank You Friend
Hi Erich, I learnt from a teacher and learnt all the theory but struggled to learn the different forms and how to actually use them for songs. Got stuck on Am pentatonic. I met a guy that can play by ear, knows no theory and he's teaching me but it's difficult for him to relay the info to me cause he just knows where to play but, watching your video again has helped me see how I can start knowing where to play all over the neck. Thank you 👍🏻
You're very welcome! Make sure you have the basics of theory. Game-changer stuff: www.yourguitarsage.com/30
Ok..Thats good stuff 5 frets up except the B string is 4 frets up to the next likened note..Thanks I can learn this and move up and down the fretboard easier...
Always good to view from another musicians experience no matter what level of talent your at. Just playing or practicing your own style then adding new patterns will put you ahead of the game.
Holy shit this is everything I’ve been searching for for so long 10:51
I am 68 years old and tried for years to play the guitar with no success. Your video has inspired me to try again. I like the way you teach !!
Thanks Jeff!
Dude checked his phone mid-video😂 I have never seen that
It was a joke
Thanks for what you’re doing here. I have played for years from sheet music. I have never been comfortable about navigating the neck. Played for years without knowing this. It’s like driving around a familiar city, always using a GPS, and never looking for familiar places and landmarks to get your bearings. This helped a lot. Thanks again, and ignore the trolls.
had to laugh a little marty swartz was your commercial
Boz Boz Same here. Opening was great. Sometimes I wish you would just play, no lesson. All work and no play, makes Jack........
Well if he gets paid oh well haha
mental laziness does seem to be the new trend today.
That would be physical laziness, bruh.
which has to be allowed by mental laziness, yeah. youre not very intelligent.
been playing by ear for 36 years and I learned a lot about how to tell what note you are playing. also liked the bit about four notes between and drop a string and you have the same note. I will try to apply these truths to my playing thanks.
Fantastic! Thanks you so much Robbie. There is ALWAYS more to learn.
Why do people act like music theory is like a certificate you get after you take a piano lesson? This video isn't about "skipping over music theory" at all, is about getting yourself more familiar with the fretboard by it doesn't help you conjure up new melodies/changes/etc. music theory is why x sounds good in terms of a compositional perspective, not "guitar proficiency". This video is informative in a way but the title is misleading as hell
Kaz Matsui I like what you said
Kaz Matsui you forgot the how. music theory explains why it sounds good and how the piece was composed. in a way it is misleading, but all he did was break down motiffs and repetition. Those two take a big part in improv theory. but i agree with you. everyone needs to stop taking short cuts and learn theory.
Kzaz Matsui
Imelda Berumen Not learning theory is not a short cut. Theory is really an option, not necessary. It's a good tool. The way he explains it is one way, but there are other approaches. If someone wants to learn theory they should. If they don't, they don't have to. They can know how it was composed in a different way than theory.
THE BEST TO FAMILIARIZE THE NECK.....DRAW A WHOLE NECK ON PAPER AND WRITE IN THE NOTES WITH TWO COLORS NATS AND SHARPS/FLATS.....LOOK AND STUDY THE PATTERN THEN BURN THE PAPER...AND DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN..........AND REPEAT.......AFTER 15-25TIMES A STUDENT DOES THIS ...I INTRODUCE TRIADS AND HAVE THE STUDENT FIND EM ALL........IS THE DIRECT WAY TO LEARN THE NECK FAST .IF YOU DONT KNOW THE NECK YOU PROBABLY HAVE NO USE FOR THEORY EITHER ....WHAT DO YOU THINK??
Been self taught on all instruments and this truly helped me out in developing my style for guitar. This is kinda funny but I'm 39 and I'm just now learning notes on the guitar, been playing since I was 14 but never went to a lesson. That in itself has been a large part of how I play now but a new door has opened and suddenly I find myself wanting to know scales, octaves, keys and notes, told you it was funny. It all started when I bought a synthesizer and a keyboard. So yeah man thanks a lot for the very clear lesson, much appreciated. May God bless all your endeavors. -KC Buckler Psalm 30:1-3
Thought I was reading something I would write. I too am self taught, 39, and started playing at 14. I know nothing about scales and how to solo. Would love to get a whole lot better.
same here. 42 been playing since I was 13. never had a lesson. always played rhythm. there was always someone playing with me who was better at guitar. You just kinda get stuck there. gonna challenge myself and try to get better.
Sean Conroy couldn't agree more. Started playing and had a 3-piece band until we found a singer. Started playing rhythm and then went to bass because we couldn't find a bass player and was always trying to follow the guitar player, who was and still is exceptionally good. I'm still asking him questions once in while. Love to play acoustic when a few people are around, but don't have that confidence in my ability to play well.
Troy Coty. very similar to my situation. me and 2 other guys would get together and play. both good players. a bass player joined so I started playing drums to fill out a complete band. I'll pick up my guitar during breaks and play some songs but talk about pressure. it's just me. where's my drummer!
Sean Conroy I have to laugh at all the similarities we have.
Been playing for about 20 years by ear. But never learned much theory or scales and now that I'm older, I realize how much stuff I do NOT know about guitar playing. Even played in a few bands live and recorded. But now I'd like to learn so that I can experiment on my own. I liked the video. It made perfect sense.
Thanks Derrick! 👍
You use theory whether you realize it or not.
Tom Kraemer Theory was created based on skill and overall playing. So, to an degree it appears that we playing theory since theory I based off of playing not playing based off of theory.
I have a theory, it's attached to a string.
right
The video is called how to play all over the neck without knowing theory not called how to play all over the neck without theory
Tom Kraemer you made a stupid comment whether you realize it or not
I have been playing a few chords for many years and decided at a late age to learn more. Thanks for sharing your talents and time.
You're so welcome Rick! Your gratitude is infectious.
I'll get there.... I'm more concerned with understanding what I'm doing, and doing it well.
I'm 64 and have been playing for 50 years. I play by ear started with the Mel Bay books, Love your lessons, still play some things wrong.It helps to see another view. Thanks
I learned all of this in my garage by myself and I'm pretty proud that I didn't need any lessons
I've just taken up the guitar at the tender ago of 50 & finding it difficult, your videos however are making things clearer. Thanks from the UK
Thanks Ian. No, never mind the age my friend. It's challenging at every age. You probably have more patience today than when you were in your teens. Take your time and go step by step. Your passion will make it all a LOT more fun. Also, check out: www.yourguitarsage.com/30
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Isak Gjerstad well that's pretty much what this video is saying lol perfect
Thank you!
dude, I disagree, if you assume that this is all somebody knows, sure, but I've never learned technical theory, I just seem to have an ear for music and note patterns that sound good, and my friends who know theory constantly tell me "do you even know what you are doing right now? you are using advanced theory and don't even know it" I'm sure I'd benefit from learning more theory (mostly save me time writing songs! lol) but feeling out every notes over the years has helped me write unique music that sounds unlike a lot of other guitarist I hear out there. (though the irony here is I will never know JUST HOW unique they really are, not knowing music theory)
Sure. It was a generalizing and aggressive joke. Sorry. The only factual point was: Don't do the shortcuts.
lmao
Just started actually playing again after 25 years and I must say it is harder than I remember. I joined your site to learn what I didn't know and to improve what I don't. Thanks for offering your knowledge and sharing.
This was actualy usefull but my god do you beat around the bush a lot.
You youngins are rude af....
I know... I had to turn it off because of that. If you tend to wander and tangent... then write yourself a script before you turn on the camera. Could have put out the same info in one fourth of the time.
Thanks, watched for 20 mins to learn how to tune a guitar. This video could have been about 3 mins long.
All you complainers should definitely get your money back.
I completely agree. There is so much repetition.
I just picked up my guitar again for the 1st time in several years and it isn’t like riding a bike. But I’ll tell ya these videos are helping me pick back up again very quickly
Thanks for the great lesson. I want this to make sense, but it doesn't. I'll watch it again tomorrow.
This may be a older video but i am an absolute beginner and only been playing for a month and this made perfect sence to me, thanks
I have been playing guitar for 30 years now and I don't get one thing you are saying.
I just play what I hear and feel and what sounds good to me... I have alot of passion. Only took guitar lessons for 1 year when I was 10 that's it. I basically was taught by listening to alot of music all through my life and playing along with records. Never learned any of this stuff and I am happy.
By far my favorite fretboard familiarization video so far. I've been playing guitar for years and recently started to attempt lead through UA-cam. Thank you.
You are most welcome my friend!
My guitar won't play the right notes when it's supposed to. I think it's defective!!! ;)
John Davis Hahaha!
I know!! Right?
Lmao!
It might depend on your amp/and or pedals! The Guitar is just one small part of the sound!
Gerald Dixon Cummings it's not the guitar it's the amp and player slash has a 4000 dollar Marshall amp stack
A great lesson. Knowing music theory is great but it can be very confusing. Using this lesson and others like it can help you to, all of a sudden, understand what the theory is trying to 'teach' you. This lesson is almost teaching the theory without you realising it. Then when you do try to learn the theory it can all fall into place much easier. Techniques like this really helped me.
Just learn the 5 positions of the major scale and 5 positions of the pentatonic scale easy
Good info .
A somewhat disorganized presentation however , because I think this person really is pouring his heart out in order to try to make people understand the concept . Nothing wrong with that . And it's free .
Thank you for the lesson .
NJ , USA
That was brutal ... took 17 minutes to tell us 4 blank frets in between strings will be the same note
Ponderous, man.
Hi, there ! First time viewer with a first time guitar and first the first sensations of trepidation and "fear" are setting in at the not so first time age of 62. Picked up myself a '73 Les Paul Deluxe in memory of Les, who I had a "connection" with regarding his 87th birthday. Anyway, here I am. Got a guitar, got a Boss JS-10 eband, got a Fender Princeton Chorus amp, new strings, and a desire to play.
What I need to make sure of is to take little , little steps so as to set the stage for experiencing little , little successes. My second concern, after the fear of not being able to succeed in this journey, is losing interest. Now's the time to go there. And maaaaaan, will I need help !
Les will inspire me, and we can laugh together . I hope to gather a great amount of information and assistance from this site. It feels comfortable here, and comfort is cool ....... Peace from the Mohawk Valley in NYS
Thanks for sharing Eddie. Check out my beginner course at YourGuitarSage.com/30
does it djent?
does it shred?
Leo Ronaldo Are you secretly Jared Dines?
That's getting old...fast.
Does Leo do originals?
Music theory = the end of me wanting to learn the first time around...learning songs and how to solo = me loving the guitar all over again...🎸👍
Was kind of expecting something smart. Not just the obvious, each string is tuned 5 frets lower than the last, except G at 4 frets.
Just go 4-5 frets lower, anyone who knows guitar tuning knows that.
Excellent lesson. I would also encourage people to take this to the next level and learn your chords all around the neck in the same manner. Chords can be replicated all around the neck just like licks.
I didn't understand a shit!! : (
Pick up your guitar and do this with me. Play the 5th fret of the low E string. That note is A. Now play the 7th fret of the D string. That is also A but in a higher octave. To make this simple, playing the same note in different octaves means playing it with a higher pitch (7th fret on D string) or lower pitch (5th fret on A string). Now play the A string open, no fretting just let it ring. Note that that is the same octave as the 5th fret on the E string.
In non-string instruments you typically cant play the same note in the same octave in multiple positions. On the guitar you can. Thats all, dont think about it too hard because it isnt more complicated than that.
I am a long time subscriber and a member of UGS. I have never seen this video before. This is GOLD!
Well it an interesting concept - go back to your primal organic roots and just find out how to play by ear. Experimenting by going up and down the string and make a slight mental note of whether the distance you traveled was one fret or two frets distance.. The nitty gritty of sitting own and memorizing the notes is in fact boring and irritating and takes a lot of time and effort to do so not many people are interested in it - hence the huge massive amount of people who only play by ear. You remember the old joke "How do you get a rock guitarist to turn his amp down?" - "Put some sheet music in front of him!" At some point you do realize that you need to know more about what you are doing - whether that means scale patterns, note names or shape locations. Even the most crude musicians find some way to write down or memorize things they come up with - from just writing four slashes to indicate 4 beats or even people like Allan Holdsworth drawing a Circle with a Plus sign in the center of it to indicate a MinorMaj7 chord - undecipherable to everyone except HIM (until he explained it). When I was a small kid in the 60's I wrote 10 slash marks on the wall above my radio in my room to memorize the riff to "Sunshine of your love." really crude and stupid - but what else was I supposed to do being 8 years old? So really whatever works - up until you graduate from being a white belt and start thinking you have a thirst for MORE info!
interesting indeed.
YourGuitarSage How do you PebberBrown to comment on your guitar lesson? He is a great teacher. You must be a great one as well. Thank you for the lesson. I did not notice this little crude trick you discussed. It will come in handy. It seems like every little thing I learn about the fretboard clears up the blurry area after the D-String. Thank you guys for making things like this available for free because you really don't have too.
oh man..just remember, no sharps or flats between e-f, b-c. Thats all you need to know
Truth. My father was a pretty famous guitar maker and was not only self taught but he could play anything, make any stringed instrument better then most and couldnt read music. He played in an couple albums with KISS, Built guitars for Peter, Paul and Mary, Prince had one and dedicated 2 pages in his autobiography about my dad, and many others. Anyway, he was proof you don't have to read music, though I'm sure it does make things easier at times.
Pebber Brown a beautiful generous gentleman
Your Fender Stratocaster has that classic Fender Stratocaster sound, your feeling and skill makes it. Keep rocking my friend.
18 minute video to make the statement: "move 5 frets up to get the same note on every string other than the B, move 4 frets up to get the same note on the G string if going up from the B." Nice. Thanks for stealing 18 minutes of my day, I'd be mad if you didnt have a face that was so attractive, no homo, though.
I wish I read this first. It would have saved me watching this!
Too bad he forced you to watch it.
you should go to the channel shut up and play
@@CaptainSteen same here. holy shit. worst guitar teacher on youtube
I recently started practicing again after a 2 year+ hiatus, and I'm starting to pick up on techniques that I used to not even have to think about. What you talked about in this video made me remember how I used to improv with different riffs and such. Thank you for making this video, as it has made my life 100% easier!
LOVE IT! Thank you so much for sharing Aaron.
What is the musical reason or arithmetic for the B string being the "odd man out" on the guitar ?
B doesn't have a sharp.
Xenoforge78, Neither does E.
Yeah my mistake, I thought you were referencing something else.
If you followed the system of tuning each string up a fourth from the string below, the B string would become a C string and the top E string would become an F string. There's nothing wrong with that tuning, it's just unconventional. Some chords and scales would become harder to play, and some would become easier. The standard tuning has evolved probably thru the Blues. Another popular tuning is DADGAD, which is used a lot in Folk music (and Folk-Blues).
Maybe it has something to do with getting the 1st and the 6th strings to have the same notes in the same positions on the fretboard? Because the B note on the 6th string 7th-fret is now 5 half-steps away from the B note on the 5th string 2nd-fret.
So I am a beginner guitarist. I unfortunately have BS’ed friends and teachers with my knowledge by my playing ability.
So finding education has been forever impossible to locate for me. Even here on UA-cam.
So FYI.... as a subscriber of 3 other sites...... I am thankful for finding this site and this teacher.
I completely plan to reach out for more and more and more.
I am totally excited about becoming a student of this guy!!!
I have an idea... learn a pattern thne reporduce it all over the neck.
These are the videos i needed. I gave up for more then 10 years b4 i found Erich. Making me feel like i am in his studio when i watch his lessons is comfortable. Never does he teach like we do not know what we are doing. I appreciate that he is straight with us and takes no bs. Thank you for reviving and soothing this beast
You're welcome! Thanks for watching.
how to turn a 4 minute video into 18 minutes
Agree ,Sorry to Sage but yea ,not good at all ,this vid needs Pulled by the author
I don't agree. As a beginner to finding my way around the middle of the fretboard I found his system well explained and easy to follow.
Yeah, that's why I love using the cursor to jump ahead to the meaty parts. If I see I've jumped too far, I just jump back a little. After I'm done, I feel real jumpy.
i think his small talk is very helpful to a beginner. only a robot would make it 4 minute.
You should ask for your money back.
He discovered basic knowledge of the fretboard killer opening statement dude. Wow and you said you needed lessons to do so .
7:38 almost every string instrument in the history of string instruments can do that... violin, cello, etc.
This was so helpful. Just last night I was going to google “why do guitars have the same not several times” then I wake up and this video makes me visualize it all. Im a piano player so i didnt get it. Thank you. Glad I subbed and this popped up.
You could've explained this in 5 minutes my dude
You should make a vid
If you don't have the patience then just take a few years of paid lessons ey?
@@f.g.6019 why are you so defensive about a comment thats not even directed at you? im giving the guy some criticism on how to improve his content. how many people do you think watched this and thought the same thing and never watched another one of his videos? if anything im helping him and most people seem to agree with me.
I really appreciate how you give so much info for free. And I really appreciate the positive energy you bring to your videos, breaking down concepts in a very usable and retainable fashion, cutting out the "noise" in the learning process and pointing to the essentials. You keep it light-hearted and fun. I wish I could afford the full course. Thank you for this channel.
I look forward to seeing the results of the contest.
So damn wordy and all over the place. I've been playing guitar my whole life and already understood this one concept that you managed to explain for 17 MINUTES, but somehow this lesson made me manage to forget it all and now I don't remember how to play guitar. THANKS
lol sike it wasn't that bad. Could be a lot more to the point though, and I hate it when UA-camrs really EMPHASIZE their desire for us to subscribe. It comes off as desperate; and if your content is really grabbing someone you shouldn't have to remind them to subscribe because their own interest would have compelled them to.
9:43 - 9:55 this man sounds sad
Sorry if I'm an asshole
Casey I agree with you, BUT, this is a GREAT Free lesson on the fretboard.
Yeah really Casey. Definitely should be more to the point. It's good if this guy can teach some beginners something they might be excited about... but I can guarantee that Eddie Van Halen is NOT going to be ringing his phone... Not even close to the same League!
You are bang on. My thoughts exactly. The title of the video targets advanced players but the content of the video is for total beginners.
you should go to the channel shut up and play
@@SecularSpinach ~~~ what if he had of said "" Linda LoveLace "" calling in , what would have you said then ?
In short its a great way to understand start position, jumping from string to string. Now its just knowing the shapes stay the same on 4 the low tone strings and change on the small high tone strings. Thank you
Good concept, but unbelievably, painfully inarticulate.
Great helpful video for those learning their way around the fretboard. I am trying to teach my nephew how to create chord progressions using the circle of fifths and this will help him find the root at different places up and down the fretboard. Forget the haters below. I know that you will build on this foundation using popular scales and patterns.
Thank you Neil!
Good attempt but the lesson is confusing itself, and deviates from the lesson itself .
Eric is a great teacher. Thank you for all your videos. I am sure you are helping millions of guitar players.
Wow, thanks Daniel!
Thanks for being so generous in sharing your knowledge and the tracks as well,they're of great value in learning.
Thank you 🙏
or..you can just learn the notes. Theory is good for you. TAKE YOUR MEDICINE!!!
Is what any college professor would say
Music is like food for our ears.we have to treat it with respect.Without music,our lives would have been dull,rhythm less and useless.People need to understand that a sweet tone with rhythm can bring happiness in our lives.and the guitar is one of the most beautiful instruments ever made by man.You can play any note or chord you want.it brings out the musician in you.....
The video itself contains a quite helpful tip for beginners (always keep the tuning of the guitar in mind), but the title is awful, misleading and clickbaity
Nico Nico It isnt. Its just that you misinterpreted the title. When i saw the title i knew what i was going to receive in the video
Oooh bitchy
one of the best lessons, teacher, attitude just affirmed a bunch of stuff I am just discovering. very generous with the amount you worked damned hard to be able to share it the way you do,
Thank you Rick🙏🏻
or we can learn music theory :)
This is something I now know and have been messing sound with for awhile, it was very nice to see it explained and laid out as to the reasons why for instance you need to shift up when playing the B and High E strings, as well as tuning by ear. Wonderful video sir! New subscriber.
You claim that people will be able to play all over the neck and do not need to know any music theory. You then start talking about the guitar being tuned to 4ths with the exception of the B string and you even mention a Major 3rd. I am afraid your students have no chance of understanding you already if they do not know music theory. I also have no idea how they are supposed to target chord tones at the end of their phrases if they know nothing about music theory. They will be fumbling around the scale shapes targeting 4ths half of the time because they have no idea what chord tones even are. I spend a great deal of time trying to get my students to warm up to the idea of music theory so they can actually grow as a guitarist and learn to target notes properly. When you post a video like this, you are doing the opposite of what so many of us are trying to accomplish. You are basically telling people not to bother with theory and that is exactly what they want to hear because the new generation has become ridiculously lazy. Way to go. You are assisting them in becoming even more lazy. NOBODY should learn a musical instrument without learning music theory. It is like being a carpenter and never learning how to read the tape measure. The internet has completely destroyed guitar and we have a whole generation of kids out there now who do nothing but print off tablature and blast out the notes as fast as they can, thinking that is guitar playing. This video further enforces that idea and I think you are doing way more damage than good. To anyone reading this comment, PLEASE learn music theory. There is absolutely no substitute for understanding what you are playing. At the very least, learn what intervals and chord tones are. You will always suck if you do not unless you are one of those very fortunate people who is born with a really good ear. The title of this video made me cringe.
Ah phenomenal point. Now do you hit your students with a yardstick or a ruler?
The internet destroying guitar statement is so astonishingly false, it's actually laughable. It has put a lot of teachers out of business I am certain but learning material has NEVER been more accessible than it is now. You can literally learn as much or as little as you want but all the material is there. Learning guitar is like learning anything else, you can immerse yourself with it or just learn enough to play a few chords around a campfire. To use your carpenter analogy, is learning to read a tape measure necessary to hammer a nail? Not everybody wants to play an instrument for a living, maybe they just want to have fun with it..
you should go to the channel shut up and play
i have been playing guitar witout theory for more then 4 years and now i'm stuck , i actually don't know where to start from
I know that can be frustrating..... At this point start in the guitar theory. By you playing for 4 years already theory will make more sense because you already know the fretboard. I have been playing for 2 years and learning theory has made it more understandable, plus I have learned songs faster by learning to read music. This is one a two-year guitar player advice. Good Luck
Thank you for doing this you are so good at instructing I have played for 39 yrs and did not know scale at all I play just rhythm and sing your very much appreciated!
Thank you so much Jim! I really appreciate that 👍
U r talking more than teach
I played guitar most of my life, and it was a very good lesson; for me i had fun, like i was 16, without stressing about other things. Just to play was enough for me. Will watch more vids.
so much talking, so little information.